Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

According to the CDC in 2017 over 120000 invasive infections and nearly 20000 related deaths occur every year because of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. The bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus commonly live in peoples respiratory systems and on their skin. Typically theyre harmless but sometimes the bacteria cause infections and illness. In the case of MRSA the problem is that the bacteria have become resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly may help prevent this and many other types of illnesses and infections.